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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,800 cc

L15 MVWMOT history

L15 MVW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L15 MVW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,476 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 MVW was last recorded at 139,476 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,083 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,393 miles
Average per year
8,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,476 miles
  • 2025 – 136,083 miles
  • 2024 – 132,513 miles
  • 2022 – 124,025 miles
  • 2021 – 117,876 miles
  • 2020 – 112,082 miles
  • 2019 – 102,025 miles
  • 2018 – 91,255 miles
  • 2017 – 72,459 miles
  • 2016 – 53,072 miles
  • 2015 – 50,057 miles
  • 2014 – 45,350 miles
  • 2013 – 40,148 miles
  • 2012 – 35,990 miles
  • 2011 – 13,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,476 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,476 miles (+3,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,476 miles
    Test number
    536789858034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,083 miles (+3,570)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    136,083 miles
    Test number
    653617998648
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,513 miles (+8,488)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,513 miles
    Test number
    884991602281
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,025 miles (+6,149)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,025 miles
    Test number
    189739492684
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,876 miles (+5,794)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,876 miles
    Test number
    193845864073
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass112,082 miles (+10,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,082 miles
    Test number
    743660874724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower are most rear ward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower are most rear ward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,025 miles (+10,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,025 miles
    Test number
    212453576975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,255 miles
    Test number
    398500039728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,255 miles (+18,796)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,255 miles
    Test number
    781173445842
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass72,459 miles (+19,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,459 miles
    Test number
    862563672098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,072 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,072 miles
    Test number
    395156712559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,057 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    629667878621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail50,045 miles (+4,695)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    810421528078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,350 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    426184094268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,148 miles (+4,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,148 miles
    Test number
    537194493272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail35,990 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,990 miles
    Test number
    186256892298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass35,990 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,990 miles
    Test number
    388046992278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,766 miles (+15,774)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    387060392084
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass13,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,992 miles
    Test number
    189638281480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 MVW

Does L15 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 MVW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 MVW?
The MOT on L15 MVW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 MVW done?
L15 MVW was recorded at 139,476 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 8,211 miles a year.
Has L15 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 MVW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L15 MVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L15 MVW find?
L15 MVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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